Job Creation Potential of Cycling

A study on job creation in the European
cycling sector

The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF)
strives to promote cycling
as a sustainable and healthy means of transport and recreation. It
therefore undertakes and organises different activities and events,
including research activities. This study on the potential of
cycling to create green jobs in Europe will support the
federation’s activities with national and international government
bodies.

TML estimated the number of full-time
equivalent jobs in the European cycling sector today. The cycling
sector includes traditional activities such as bicycle manufacturing and retail, but it also includes jobs related to
building infrastructure (bicycle paths) and bicycle tourism.
Finally, we also estimated employment in
new bicycle service sectors, such as bike sharing or cycle
logistics. In addition, we compared the
employment intensity (number of jobs/added value) of the bicycle
sector to other sectors.